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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-29
THE QUESTION OF PROBATION AGAIN

The annual meeting OF the American Board
OF Commissioners for Foreign Missions VIII oe
held Springfield, Mass, next Tuesday, octo-
Der 4, and the great question OF Prooatoh
after death will again come before IT, LUIS
question, IL will be remembered. was brought up
at the last meeting Of the Board. held NJ DeS
Moines, where the Conservatives gained an APP
parent victory. Then followed the ulal OF the
Andover professors on the charge OF hensy WIN
the singulary unsatisfactory verdict oil the boaru
Of Visitors which also left the question unsetted'
At the coming meeting OF the Board, the Conser-
NATIVES will make strong effort to have inc
theory OF probation after death declared TO he
hcrcsy. and is adnercnts unworthy OF recognition
In the Congregational churches They may sue
coed In this, for the conservative element Is
strong In the Board. and as IL Is close cor
poration, there Is little chance for the newer
thought OF the churches TO obtain any repre-
sentation in it,
But even il the Conservatives do carry their
point they will not have really decided the
question for Congregational churches generally
For it may be fairly claimed not only that the
Board does not truly represent the theological
position OF Congrcgationalism rs IL Is to-day, but
that il was never intended by its founders TO
he court of last resort on questions OF dogma.
Indeed, even the CONSERVATIVES 40 HOt usk biitp
the Board shall decide whether the doctrine OF
a second probation may be generally held, preached
or taught in Congregational churches. This
naked question has not, and indeed cannot. come
before the Board The question actually before
the Board is simply whether those elergymen
who think that n probation after death may
possibly be true are thereby ft to 60 to heather
lands rs missionaries OF the Board.
Now in whichever way that question shall
finally be decided, it does not affect the main
question. simply because the Board Is not the
supreme legislative authority Of Congregational
ism. The Board is OF course entirely within its
right in Lying down any doctrinal standard it
chooses for its ser ants, but such doctrinal
standard can have no force outside OF that body.
As matter Of fact there is no supreme synodical
body known to Congregatonalism, having the
power TO prescribe 10 its ministers what they
shall believe and preach It's most generally
accepted crecds rs formulated by It's councils de-
rive all the authority they possess from the
voluntary consent OF the individual churches
and the possibility Of revising them from time
time is clearlyNrecosni cd In the Congregational
poty. Under these circumstances it is hardly
likely that any general decision on the question
of probation after death will ever he reached.
Individual Congregational churches and ministers
may hold it or reject it as they please.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-29
THE Talk OF THE DAY.

There are a great many baseball, boating and foot
ball In the Yale freshman class. 1t IL too
yet to tell how many good scholars there
The baseball season Is on Its last legs but cloud
Western horizon, which tells Of the fiery, untamei
boggsn and more work for tho decentralization Tran
script
There Is strange natural curiosity In Fsyette
County Indiana, known as shaky HUI. 1t comprises
about twelve acres. and Is occasionally subject to
uous movements affecting several acres Of land
This phenomenon has been noticed for fifty years
Maiden forty and romantic)-I suppose 1t must
appear very lonely " you when all the company
FishmInan-D Dreadful marrl But you see 1t gives
us chance TO rest our minds, and be ready for To
answer questions next year.-tH arper's Bazaar
Colonel Peter DOMAIN at tho Riehclicu Saturday
In an overcoat that came down to his heels. He had
a case OF fever that no was hurdng. II got 1t in
Central A%ssa he said ao my
there. How did you know was herei never
register any more 20 to a hotel. tell them ! want
from Rufus Hatch, who wants 10 see me in New-Sox.
They send for NE to come om one side q the continent
Is how ! have rave ga the reputation Of such saer.
son Is In town Have you seen him He Is my first
cousin Yes it Is 80 never knew Il pn5 he told
In my life until he she claimed 1t first /
deny It, and that Is one reason why know so
DS SS h and say Some that to
you the truth, don know who my relations are
such IL specimen OF Donahs talk. except that
above is punctuated and his remarks not-lchi-
cago Mall.
"The Boston Transcript listener" who has
a Boston boys election Of tops says: One top Is
named stonewan Jackson because Of an unconquer-
able tendency to ride ahead Of the rest This name
shows that Barbara Freitohie has stick In tho
DRY of at least small boy Another long logged
top, which has a dccdo1 preference for stationary
attitude in spinning, and aspect of patient,
smiling t,cnerai Grant beratlse.
owner said, 1t suggested to him General Grant sitting
In his window and smiling Gown the children going
by 10 church obviously Incident VI the Generals
last Illness which had impressed the small boys Inn
aginaton. There is certain battered ot top, scanned
with lashngs and perforated with hostile peg toless
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-29
THE BROOKLYN MAYORALTT.

The Republican General Committee In Kings
County last night issued a call for primaries to
elect delegates TO the various nominating con-
ycnlions. The chief Of these is the City Con-
vention, and its most important work will be
the selection Of candidate for Mayor. The
convention will be held next week. Upon its
action will depend the answer to the question
whether Brooklyn is to be lifted out OF the
slough of corruption and misrulc in which it
has been walowing for two years, or whether
for two years more the Ring and the Boss are
TO retain the grip which they have firmly
fastened upon all branches Of the city govern
ment.
II is undeniable that the Mclaughlin Dcmoc-
racy arc in a better position to make winning
fight this year than they were when the last
Mayoralty contest was impending. With all
the municipal departments under their control
they have almost unlimited opportunities in
the way of patronage and campaign assess
ments Of paving a sure way to success al the
polls. In these circumstances 1t behoovcs the
Republicans TO make no mistake. Success for
them is only possible by the nomination Of such
n candidate as will be sure to command the
support and win the votes Of that considerable
body Of citizens who naturally ally themselves
with the Democracy, but who have become
Disguised with the venal and unprinciplcd
methods Of the Brooklyn Democratic Ring and
convinced that the only hope for clean and
decent local government lies in joining hands
with the Republican party. The duty of the
Brooklyn City Convention is therefore plain.
BY the wisdom Of its selection it has the power
of naming the next Mayor Of Brooklyn, pro-
vidcd. Of course, that sufficient vigor is shown
in the subsequent campaign and diligent efforts
are put forth 10 bring TO the polls all voters
who desire to end the domination of as I'M
scrupulous gang of politicians as ever foistcd
itself upon n civilized city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-29

cannot be termed success, except as showing
the pluck and patriotism of the thousands who
obeyed the order to march. ,rhe years since
the war are telling upon the men who fought
and won the battles of the Union. Many OF
them are growing old, and naturally preferred
places apart from the moving column Inc
display Of BATTLE nags and banners, In spite
of the unfavorable circumstances, was large
and the whole affair was credltable ana impress
sive. The Grand Army was never so large and
90 weIl-eaupped as it is to-day The net gain
in membership in the last year is some $4,000
which is remarkable when we remember that
two-thirds of generation has passed since
the organization was formed.
Advocates Of government by parties cannot
complain that there are not parties enough III
the business in this State In the present year
of grace The latest to take the field with a
(nearly) full hedged State ticket Is the Social
istic, or as it's adherents prefer to call It, tho
Progressive Labor party. It's convention was
held in this city yesterday. John Swinton was
nominated for Secretary of State, and L. b.
Wakeman for Attorney General. The other
names on the ticket are little known, and the
platform is merely redeclaration of principles
heretofore announced.
The slashing breeze that yachtsmen long for
is not likely to come to time to-day, II THO
scientifically weather wise arc to be believed.
Still, the chances are in favor Of wind enough
to make an interesting race, provided the
Thistle can really push the Volunteer a little
harder than she did on Tuesday; but lockers
on are warned to be ready for rain in unlimited
quantities. The Thistle people, who, by the
way, have never boasted seem undismayed
and still full of hope, but persons who think
that third race will be necessary are few in
deed. All the same, everybody will wish the
Scotsmen better luck this time, if, indeed, their
cutter was at fault before.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-29
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoRrIGN-Mr Gladstone has published critique
in The Nineteenth Century on lngrsm's History OF
the Irish Union.n - Sir William V. Harcourt
speaking at Lewes, denounced the Tory Govern
ment's policy in ireland. g. Mr. Tughmann,
American ex-yIce Consul AT Berlin. was arrested
in that city charged with frand. kaufman,
the German soldier VINO fired on the French hunt
ing party on the frontier stated that the French
men were on German soil st the time. - Charles
Page was sentenced to fourteen years imprison-
ment for raising checks on Montreal banks.
DOMESTIC The Democratic Convention at Sar-
atoga nominated Frederick Cock for Secretary of
State; the platform included sentence advocat-
ing the submission of Civil Service Reform
10 q vote of tho people. - The Massachusetts,
Republicans renomInated the present State
officers with the exception CT A. J. Waterman, At
tornev General. - An application was made to
Chief-Judgc Ringer. of the Court of Appeals. for
stay in the sharp case. - Womap's work made
o special feature of the Mechanics Fair in Boston
CRY AND SUBuRBAN.-The Thistle's bottom was
found TO be all night without putting her IN the
dry6ock a good breeze predicted for to-day !:
betting heavily IN favor of the Volunteer. -
Bankers conferred with Secretary Fairchd
on the financial situation; no conclusion
reached - yice-President Potter, OF the Union
Pacific Railway sent statement to the Invest,gat-
railroads aud explaining why the rate on them was
higher than on the main line; several witnesses
examined. - The Progressive Labor party
named for its candidates: John swInton. Secretary
of state; n. A. Barker, State Controller: Henry
Emerich. State Treasurer, and Thaddeus b.
wskeman. Attorney General 80 The Kings
County Republicans fixed the dates Of
the primaries and conventions to be
held next week. The American
Institute Far was opened; the principal feature is
the display of electrical machinery. - Dr.
Cyrus Edison made Chief Inspector of Contagious
Diseases at q salary Of So 600. - Catlin & Co..
importers of woolens. lost $4,000 by fire at
their store In Thomas-st; fully insured. -
At the Protestant Episcopal Convention Of this do
cese, which began yesterday. DIR. Ricbey opposed
reports of the Committee on Canons which decided
that the convention had authority to restrict a
minister in holding occasional services" -
Brooklyn Jockey Clubraces were won bv Speciality.
Omaha Rupert. George Oyster. Harved and UD-
pire. - Baseball games postponed on account
of the rain. - Gold value of the legal-tender
silver dollar t412l2 grains'-44led. per ounce
74O4 cents. - Stocks quiet with appreciating
values and closing strong.
IhE Observation-Disclosures for to-day Rain,
nearly stationary temperature and sOutheasteriy
winds, Temperature yesterday: Highest, 60 /;
lowest, $50; average. 59Ao.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-29

The money that is deemed least valuable
passes most freely from hand to hand, because
everybody prefers to make his payments IN
that kind of money. Just as The legal-tcnder
notes are now rarely seen. while silver GER
tficates are found in all pockets,
though there are in circulation S244, 100000
of the Iegal-tenders and only Sloo'ooo'ooo
Of the certificates, so the paper
and the silver coins circulate freely.
while the gold hides itself. Men say 1t is
largely boarded. But in 1878 it came out Oh
boards in large amount, and was freely en-
ploycd in 1879, when the entire supply oil
money in the country, outside of the Treasury
was only Ss90,oOO,OOO. Now there are In
use various kinds Of money amounting 10
S1,524, 100000 outside the Treasury and the
gold hides.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-29
WHERE Is TILE GOLDf

If there is real scarcity Of
money in the country, why do We
not find in daily use the S2S5,0O0,OOO
Of gold coin now in the hands Of the
people? The quarterly statement of tho
National Banks for August shows that only
about S9iOO0.000 of gold coin was at that
time held by all the banks reporting, and the
estimates of the Mint, with additions for
coinage and imports, indicate that the amount
Of gold coin not in the Treasury nor in the
banks at that date was not less than $780,
100000. How is it that this large supply Of
most useful money has almost entirely van
ished from use, if the aggregate supply Of
currency is inadequate for the needs of tho
country?
1t may be objected that part of the gold has
not vanished from use; part Of it is constantly
employed in the Pacific States, and in the
Territories where banking facilities arc INSULT
cicnt. This is true, but whatever deduction
may be made for such use of money, there
still remains large part Of the S2S5,OOO,OOO
which can nowhere be found in use. Whether
this unused part Of the currency be little
smaller or larger does not natter the question
remains: Why is that considerable part not
actively employed? II the aggregate circula-
ton is inadequate, as many still insist. why do
not the people use in their daily payments
and exchanges the large amount OF gold coin
which they unquestionably hold7
Only one explanation seems possible. That
kind Of money which is deemed most valuable
is always tenaciously held, and not paid out
in the daily transactions Of individuals, where
thozo i 4 supply In excess of current needs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-29
amuseuaents.

AcApExY OF Musc-s-A DIRK Secret.
Hvou OPERA Houss-e:l5-The Hummins Bra
CAsNo-s-Marqus
Observation-Disclosures.
EDEN MusEy-Munezi 5Aios-Ajeeb.
YUrH AVENUE THEATRg-S-Mrs Langtry.
GRAND OPERA HoUsE--S-Harbor Lights.
IYcEUx rHEATRE-s:30-The Great FINK Pearl
MADISON AVE- AND 59rHsr.-Itay and Evening-Asrr-
mac and Monitor Panorama
MANSON souARE THRATRR-s:3o-Dr Jokyn and NJ
HYDE
NrBro's GARDEx-s-The Hunehback OF Paris
eT GEoRGE-3:i0-Basc Ball
STANDARD NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Nights
STAR THEATRR-S-Le Grand Mo9oL
UNION SQUARE rHEATRE--S-The Henrietta
WAILACK's-s-Bellman.
i4rHsT THE,rRE-s-A Hole In the Ground
7os and $50 BRoADwAY-Od London Street
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-29

The problem OF how TO prevent the streets from
being torn up will never he solved until subways
are built for the water mains, sewers, gas pipes,
etc. These have 10 be repaired from time 20
time, and openings must now be made in the
pavements for that purpose as we'll as to connect
pipes with new houses. With subways that would
make IL unnecessary to tear up the pavements
the streets could be kept In good order. There
is great room for improvement without the sub
ways, but 70 solve the problem satisfactorily
something Of that kind must be provided.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-29
A WEDDING,

There was pretty wedding at Lake Aahopae at noon
yesterday Miss Charlotte A. WILSON,, OF that place. was
married James Masten. OF Hartford Conn The mar
rage took place at the coantryplaee OF the brides
father which prettly decorated With golden rod
purple asters, palms and other varieties OF autumn
plans The bride, who given away By her father,
OF fulie The ceremony performed IN the presence
OF about two hundred guests, by the Rev. W l. Capp OF
the Carmel Baptist Church, after which there was o
cep ton and wsddiag breakfast Among those present
were Dr. and Mrs Charles Mason, the Rev ~ NJ Curas'
DIR and Mrs A lamont Mr.. and Mrs A. Aastsn NE.
and Mira Henry WILSON,. Mr.. and Mrs. J. Hnssts ana
Mr. and Mrs, stephen Radford.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-29

vengeance In case they hung. Governor DICK
OgIesby is the last man to be moved by snch
4h.oa

vengeance In case they d hung. Governor DICK
OgIesby is the last man to be moved by such
threats.
The meeting of Navy officers, exNavy officers,
yachts,nen and those interested In the merchant
marine on Friday to discuss the practicabilit
OF Naval Reserve Corps was the beginning OF
what other great naval and marine Powers had
adopted years ago. 1t is probable that some such
system as the Royal Naval Reserve OF England
will be suggested for adoption by Congress They
are appointed from the mercantile marine, are
divided into three classes, and wear distinctive
uniform The organization numbers 323 officers
and II 800 men. who required to drill twenty
eight days in each year.
The calling of that extraordinary term of the
Supreme Court amply justified by the result.
"The Use of Hot Water i'm Surgery is the
title Of q paper read before the State Medical
Association. The surgeons who Topped of Irving
Hall at Saratoga, it is understood, did not make
nse of this fluid and did not even get into 1t;
while for those who suffered by the operation 1t
was thought on all sides to be particularly chilly.
How absurd George Raines can be without half
tryingl In his speech on taking the chair oil
the Democratic convention he denounced the nomi-
nation of Colonel Grant as the outcome of a bale
full hereditary theory Of government. In other
words, he objects to Colonel Grant as a nominee
for Secretary of State because he Is the son OF
his father. What awful bosh this sort of talk
is. Why it was only few years ago that Raines
along with his fellow Democrats was whcoping 1t
up for Horatio Seymour, IT,. for State Engineer
Did he suppose that in doing he was part and
parcel OF wicked conspiracy looking to the
establishment OF the rule Of the nephew of his
uncle upon the American Continent? Let us
hear no more of this hereditary" racket.
After all Tammany and the County Democracy
may find it necessary to shake up the nominations
in hat.
III Governor Hill had not vetoed the Veddcr bill
passed Republican legislature taxation In Niagara
County would have been reduced S25,238 3D. Nlagara
County farmers will not fail to stick pin there-line
Lockport Journal
Yes, they will stick pin there and the
farmers OF the other counnes of the State will
stick similar pins in similar exhibits demonstrate
ing the Governors fragrant infdelty to their
interests.
"1he Troy Telegram tells of small boy who
decided that he would be contortionist when he
grew up. Think twice, Johnnie, before you reach
a final decision. Watch the contortions Of the
Mugwumps who are twisting their consciences
all out Of shape trying TO serve Cleveland on the
one hand and reform on the other, and it may
occur to you that the contortionist's lot is not
happy one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-29
PAy.ELEc1RIc SPECTATORS DEFEATED
CLEVELAND AND GARLAND PUT TO SHAME.
FROM The Nsp Tors Ssn tDeaIl

CLEVELAND AND GARLAND PUT TO SHAME
FROM The NsW- Tors Sxn tDeml
II Is determined (by the Circuit Court In Boston,
that the peculiar scheme set foot by Mr. Cleveland
aud Mr. Garland aside and annul the Bell patent
law and reason 10 support II, and Is entirely
illegal and uni usttable.
This is the conclusion that have expected ever
since this unfortunate and discredtabe business WAS
planned. The prosecution, begun through a combina-
ton Of the Panectrc SPECTATORS with other loose
fish who pretended have rights in the telephone.
and pursued by the Federal Administration with an
the weight of President and the Treasury 70 back
It up, has now finally ended in nothing but Shame
for It's authors And yet President Cleveland re
tains In his Cabinet the Attorney General who has
led him and his Admnlstrato into such sratnitous
ard ed complication.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-29

Bishop Henry Potter and Mrs. Potter gave reeep-
ton last evening TO the clergy Of the Diocese OF New
York in the new House in Laaystteplaee pre-
sented TO diocese by Miss Csbarlne L Wolfe The
house has Just completed although It Is not jet
furnished. The reception hung with portraits
Bishops the diocese and picture OF Miss Wolfe
suspended mantel and wresthed with MOVERS
Several the Episcopal clergy who are
ing the evening Among them were Dean Holman OF mo
Theological Seminary, DIR. and Mrs Baker Pro-
Drfser, the Rev Dr. Asthur kimeer Dr.
L Flagg Rev. W. l. FFisble, James Pot treasurer
OF diocese, Iev. Arthr Brooks, the Rsy Arthur
Richie, Mrs Mulehshey, the Rev. Thomas Brown.
Bishop Dunlop Arehdeseon IL. L. Zegsnuss and the Rev.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-29
NILE. PIRA RDS FIRST APPEARANCE HERE

Nile Mary Pirard viii appear tonight for the trst
time In America with Maurice Graa French Opera Com
many al The star Theatre. Setment Amour will 10
presented, with Mle Prard Rosette." Mile. stsni,
who appeared some years ago with Aimee, viii re
Mile Mordall MIN. Maris, Nezieres, stephen, Tony
vnchon. Tue opera will be repeated Tomorrow even
ing, lie Grand Mogo7 viii be given for the last times
ON SATURDAY afternoon and evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-29
GOVERNMENT PRESTIGE ABUSED.
Lam IA< Nxsc- Inrl Nail aud ExnrEfS

The action was brought In order thai the Govern
ncnt resources and influence might DO available TO
the Pan-Elecfric. Tho Governments officers and
meney were used In the interest Ut the privaaa
corporation I'm which the Attorney General was
shareholder. There Is hardly any escape from the
belief therefore, that the Government made tho
party plaintiff in order that the case might have
better standing and that tho public, and not the
the litigation Either the Administration brought
this suit In order 10 help Gaands corrupt speculation
or IL was madly reckless Of consequences. Even "
II could have been sustained. the Pan-Electrfc mgnt
have also raised the questions involved and the ADJ
ministration, IL 1t moved only by desire M
see Justice DONE would have insisted that the action
should be private and in the nature of an nfrinrcmcns
suit. As II reckless OF its reputation. IL must
therefore DO held 10 have some other than n pure
motive in bringing what at Its best was wholly
unnecessary action.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-29
DocKsr.DgKs AND TEE YACHT RACE.

Mr. Dockstader took ADVANTAGE Of the yacht race on
Tuesday night and succeeded in nng bis house BY DIS
playing the Sidewalk large blackboard on whica
were chaked some atrocious puns what yacht to
do and Thistle please you" However there was ample
compensation made for the outrage TO those who entered
the house. and nearly three hours CONTINUOUS laugh
ter and applause flled the little theatre
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-29
TIE DEPARTMENT OF THE
DHEnDN

To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN: The attention OF
all persons who profess TO love one Grover Cleve-
land OF Washington, d. c., for the enemies he
has made" is respectfully but pointedly directed
TO the fact that he has incurred my enrnity.
Choose sc this day whom We will serve.